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Wildlife Moderator
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Post a Thank You. - 1 Thanks
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Looks menacing, what a stare. I like the water splashing from the walk towards you. Beautiful markings on the bird, usual spot on techs. Thank you for sharing, Steve.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
www.amazinglight.smugmug.com
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Hi Steve, agree with Joseph -- what a stare and huge talons on this guy. I like the raised foot but in particular I really like how the background transitions colors from blue to green to beige. Thanks for sharing
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Hi Steve.Magnificent bird which you have captured to your usual very high standard,not often that you see a shot of this bird in water so very well done getting this.
Keith.
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Macro and Flora Moderator
Pretty darned good Steve, I like the colours and the action/pose, no colour cast visible - all looks very natural to me well done. Seeing those talons makes for an impressive image.
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BPN Member
Lovely frame Steve and I do like the crop. Nice colours throughout, which makes for a natural looking image. Great feather detail and eye contact.
Will
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Wildlife Moderator
Thanks guys, a sighting like this is rare at the best of times, especially in water. He certainly kept his distance hence the 2x, but sufficient to get some decent frames, albeit late in the day when light was bright, but not harsh.
cheers
Steve
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WOW this is amazing Steve, I think this is the finest raptors, the sheer size, the talons, the stare makes this one amazing creature. And to get this in water, with head on pose, talons showing is too good! Spot on colours and techs. TFS Steve.
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Wildlife Moderator
Thanks Sanjeev.